ADAM W. APPAREL

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Adam W. Apparel

( Source / Jonathan Togo)

Adam Apparel -   26 years old (October 13^th)

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Name

Occupation: Racehorse Jockey, Exercise Rider

Sexual Orientation: Straight, Divorced and single

Appearance:  Adam has dark brown hair that has just the faintest hint of red in it, though this is seen only in direct sunlight. He has striking dark blue eyes, which are in contrast to the faint tan that he's retained from growing up in California. He is rather tall to be a racehorse jockey, standing at 5'7". However, as a result, he often struggles to keep his weight within range of racing. He averages in weight around 112 pounds, though this fluctuates, much to his frustration.  He has scars on his knuckles known as Russell's Sign, showing that he once had to resort to using his fingers to flip. Because of this, his teeth aren't the whitest, but he hasn't let them get all scuzzy either. Adam is often seen with a crooked smile tugging at the corners of his mouth and often walks with a little swagger in his step. Adam has a few surgical scars, mainly located on his chest and stomach, though he has some on his left leg and right arm, most of which can be attributed to racing.

Personality: Adam is well-known in the jockey room for being cocky, confident in his horse's ability to run well, adding to his own good judgement. He may appear to be confident and comfortable with who he is, but inside, he struggles with self-image. He is very insecure about his weight, more so than a jockey is. Adam is also well-known for being fan-friendly. He loves the lime-light, being a true diva at times. He actively flirts with his female fans, throwing them a crooked smile and growing chatty. Despite his willingness to mingle and flirt, he is surprisingly insecure about dating. He's had some bad experiences in the past and perhaps means only to protect himself from further heartache. Despite his usual open friendliness, Adam tends to keep quiet about his own past. He doesn't have a good relationship with his father and tends to become a bit irritated on the topic of his father. He's quite talented when it comes to figuring out how to handle a horse, even if he's never ridden the horse before. He is for the most part level-headed, but there are a few rare occasions where he loses his cool and lashes out in anger. These moments are often spread far apart.

Likes: something

Dislikes: Himself, cats

Strengths: Talented at working with troublesome horses and figuring out the best ride on a new horse quickly.

Weaknesses: Is bulimic

Fears: Gaining weight, being rejected

Habits: Binge and purge cycles, exercises excessively, flirts a lot

History: Adam was born on October 13th in Southern California and was raised near Del Mar, California. His mother left shortly after he was born, leaving his father, Nicholas Apparel, to raise him. The well-known, busy racehorse trainer spared little time for his young son, often having other people do the job for him. Adam spent many days after school and on the weekends at the racetrack, watching and learning. He began to do various jobs before getting his jockey license at sixteen with his best friend, Mike Fletcher. He has struggled with bulimia since he was fourteen years old and has a handful of allergies, varying from seasonal to severe allergic reactions to cherries and strawberries, which, unlucky for him, are his favorite fruit. He has won the Breeders' Cup Classic twice and the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint once. He attempted to go for a fourth Breeders' Cup win but his mount, Gallant Marines, broke down, ending the colt's racing career and landing Adam in the hospital for a long period of time. He's healed up a lot, but since then, he's been more susceptible to respiratory illnesses. One of the happiest times in Adam's life was while he was engaged to a beautiful young woman named Grace Harrow. However, two months prior to their wedding, she broke it off, leaving Adam behind and unsure how to handle relationships. Adam came to the facility following the death of his best friend, Mike, and has since focused on racing. Months after the breakdown at the Breeders' Cup Championship, Adam and Celestial Zephyr became Triple Crown Winners. Adam didn't have much time to celebrate as he fell ill shortly after and was diagnosed with stomach cancer. He had a cancerous tumor that was removed and after several months of chemo, went into remission. A year after that, he was announced cancer free. Once officially cancer free, Adam proposed to his girlfriend of three years, Mercedes Wilde, who said yes. They had a daughter together, named Charlie. Things went alright for the young family for a while, before things went sour. Adam still hasn't fully figured out what happened, but he found himself divorced and with no visitation rights with his daughter.

Hometown: Del Mar, California

Family: Nicholas A. Apparel (father), Charlotte Apparel (daughter, not allowed to see her)

Horses: Celestial Zephyr, Gallant Marines, Paranormal Vortex, Tremolo